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It has been very tough few weeks for our friends and Artisans in Hoi An. The floods in Central and North Vietnam have been devastating. The rains began in early November and have continued to create havoc since News reports indicate at least 13 people dead in the recent flooding, The most recent deaths, which […]

I have been travelling the world and meeting Artisans making some of the most beautiful handicrafts. It is always good to meet these wonderful people and I never fail to admire their resilience. In the recent months I have been in India, I have made a few road trips. My own journey of exploration of […]

In the past 6 months Sampan and our suppliers have been relentlessly working towards making our customer service best in the industry and we have received many positive reviews. We have also introduced new and beautiful products including the tree free paper bags, handmade Longpi pottery and handmade bags from water reed Our products are currently sold in […]

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Sampan Gifts & Homewares specialises in handmade gifts ethically sourced from South East Asia and made from natural, recycled or renewable resources.
For us sustainability is not just about what we take from the earth or return to it, it is a philosophy on how we conduct our business, right down to re-using packaging when shipping customer orders. All our products are hand made from sustainable materials including bamboo, water hyacinth, paper, cotton, lacquer, mother of pearl, coconut shell, eggshell, and silk.
We support disadvantaged groups and not for profit organisations. By buying our products you are benefiting the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre, Craftlink and Smile House. We also source products by forming a direct partnership with village craftsmen ensuring everything we sell is fair trade.
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